GBP Chapter 740: Troops Headed to Liuzhou
Chapter 740: Troops Headed to Liuzhou
After leaving the imperial study, Wu Chengsi and Di Renjie each received a task.
Even though Wu Chengsi took the initiative to propose to put aside the fire case and Wu Zetian reduced her suspicion of Wu Chengsi, Di Renjie still went to investigate the fire case.
It was a sunny day. Wu Chengsi and Di Renjie walked out of the imperial study side by side. The warm sun shone on Wu Chengsi's face, and he couldn't help stretching.
"Your Highness, Prince Wei, your case is not easy to investigate. If you are not careful, you will come back empty-handed."
While in the imperial study, Di Renjie guessed that it was impossible to investigate the two attacks thoroughly.
The second group of forces plays the role of the final hunter in this case, acting like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
Such people are usually extremely cautious, and it is not easy to find clues among them.
"Even if I can't find anything, I have to try. What if I really find some clues at the scene? Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"Huaiying, the fire at Hanguang Temple is extremely strange. You must check it carefully when you go there and don't miss any clues."
The two walked out side by side, chatting as they walked.
Di Renjie stroked his beard and said, "It's really strange. The windows are wide open, but the dead don't flee. I can't imagine what kind of person could frighten them so much that they dare not escape."
"I can't figure it out either. I heard from Cunxi and my good-for-nothing son that the footprints outside the window prove that there were only a dozen or so people at most. How could a dozen people make so many people afraid to escape, or even to ask for help? I don't understand."
"I can't figure it out either. Maybe if I get to that place and check it out myself, I'll be able to find out something about it."
"Huaiying, I wish you good luck. I hope you can solve this case and bring back that lecherous monk."
"Hehehe, Your Highness the Prince of Wei, do you want me to bring this lecherous monk back?"
"I really hope this lecherous monk will suffer the same fate as Zhang Yizhi did back then."
"I hope so too," said Di Renjie.
"Huaiying, I just realized that if it weren't for our different positions in the early years, you and I might still be friends." Wu Chengsi said with emotion.
"Ever since His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei chose to stay at home and help Cunxi, I think we can be friends."
"It's such an honor," said Wu Chengsi.
The two were about to walk out of Taichu Palace when Di Renjie suddenly stopped and tilted his head to look at Wu Chengsi.
"Your Highness, Prince of Wei, we are about to part ways and go back to investigate our respective cases. Is there nothing you would like to say to me?"
"Huaiying, what do you mean?"
"For example, this time when I investigated the fire case, I couldn't find any new clues."
"I feel that even if I don't say anything about this matter, Huaiying, you won't be able to find out anything."
The two looked at each other for a long time, and each laughed in silence.
Needless to say, they already knew each other's thoughts.
This also meant that Di Renjie's trip would be in vain and he would not be able to find out anything, let alone Huaiyi's whereabouts.
"Let's part ways now, Huaiying. I'm going back to the mansion to find my guards, and then to investigate the case."
"Take that Tiger General who always calls you dad in private to Hanguang Temple."
Di Renjie shook his head again and again and said,
"You go to investigate the case. As a party involved, it is reasonable for General Hu to accompany you."
"If he doesn't go, there will be a problem."
Wu Chengsi thought for a moment and suddenly smiled.
"In that case, I will take Hu Jinghui away."
"Farewell, King Wei."
"See you back at the palace, Huaiying."
……
All matters related to Li Cunxi's trip to Liuzhou were settled overnight.
Gao Huan, who had waited for several years, finally got the opportunity to make a contribution. He left Luoyang early in the morning with 500 cavalrymen and waited outside the South Gate.
As soon as the hour of Chen arrived, the city gates were opened and Ma Rong drove out in a carriage. In the carriage sat Li Cunxi, Wu Yanhao and Lu Dayou, who were yawning constantly.
"Cunxi, this is really going smoothly."
Wu Yanhao's eyelids drooped, and he looked like he hadn't woken up yet.
"The acting we put on this time was really good, but I didn't expect you to actually throw your men out to die."
Li Cunxi took a sip of strong tea, and the bitter taste rushed to his forehead, making him much more sober.
"Those people weren't loyal to me in the first place. Some of them didn't even know me. In their eyes, the new Snake King was Jin Mulan, and they were loyal to Xiao Qingfang and Yuan Tiangang."
"Then it makes sense for you to kill them. Have you arranged everything for our trip to Liuzhou?"
"Of course, don't worry. Once we arrive in Liuzhou, we'll be able to successfully destroy the Snake Spirit in seven days at most."
A few people were chatting in low voices, while Ma Rong outside saw Gao Huan and the five hundred cavalrymen from afar.
"Your Majesty, General Gao is just ahead."
Li Cunxi forced himself to stay awake, opened the curtain, and looked at Gao Huan in the distance.
Gao Huan felt Li Cunxi's gaze and hurriedly rode his horse over.
"I, General Gao Huan of the Qianniu Guard, pay my respects to His Majesty the King of Qin!"
"I am deeply grateful for the grace of His Majesty the Prince of Qin. Without His Majesty the Prince of Qin, I would never have the opportunity I have today."
Li Cunxi waved his hand and said:
"That's not necessary. This is what I promised you. This time when we go to Liuzhou, the lives and property of the four of us will all be entrusted to you."
Gao Huan was extremely grateful and just kept assuring:
"Your Highness Prince Qin, rest assured. Even if I die, I will never let you gentlemen suffer the slightest harm!"
Li Cunxi nodded, said no more, and lowered the curtain.
Gao Huan immediately raised his gun: "Let's go!"
The Qianniuwei cavalry began to ride off, and the inner guards who had set off earlier were already on the road to scout out the road conditions ahead for them.
Li Yuanfang rode Li Cunxi's favorite horse, Qianli Yizhangqing, which he had stolen from Hu Jinghui, and led the rear of the convoy at a distance of one or two miles, holding a 10-foot-long steel spear.
In the carriage, Li Cunxi took out the imperial edict from his sleeve and spread it out to read.
The content was not much, but it was a temporary promotion for Li Cunxi, and he was given the position of Liuzhou Demotion Envoy to facilitate Li Cunxi's troop deployment.
"Speaking of which, I, the governor of Henan Prefecture, am not much stronger than Brother Yuan Fang, the Inspector of the Thousand Oxen Guards.
"I only have you, Brother Yanhao, the Duke of Liang, under my command."
When Li Cunxi saw the official position of Liuzhou Demotion Envoy, he remembered that all his positions were empty, so he spoke sourly.
"At least you still have a subordinate like me."
Wu Yanhao squatted down, skillfully opened the drawer under the cushion, and took out a jar of green wine that was stuck tightly inside.
"Look at Brother Yuan Fang, and then look at me. Brother Yuan Fang and I both hold empty positions and don't have any subordinates."
"You know, Brother Yuan Fang is already a third-rank general, and at most he only had 10 to 20 men under his command."
Wu Yanhao opened the seal and poured three glasses of wine in a row.
"I won't say any more. It's all tears. Come on, let's do it."